DESIGN CHATTER
“Insure Your Happiness” Campaign Highlights the Benefits of Pets
Jul 13, 2022
At KEYLAY Design, we love our pets, and we love graphic design, so this campaign is really tugging on our heartstrings. The campaign, by London agency Uncommon, shows us closeups of our furry friends and what they do for us. Pet ownership is scientifically proven to reduce stress and benefit mental health, so this campaign urges pet owners to get pet insurance for their little furry therapists. The campaign is simple, just a photograph and a quick descriptor,
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What Do Your Favorite Album Covers Say About You?
Jul 08, 2022
Album art is a pretty common way people become interested in being graphic designers. Art Director for Atlantic Records, Nick Fulcher, shares his 10 favorites, and explains how they influence his design eye. His selections run the gamut, from photography to collage to hand drawn, and the insight into how they lead to his creative evolution is fascinating. What are your favorite album covers?
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Design Backgrounds Shine in Isolation
Jul 06, 2022
The lockdowns early on in the COVID pandemic were a strange time, and people experienced them differently. Many people picked up crafts to handle the long hours of fear, isolation, and boredom. Jessica Gunter noticed an interesting theme in late 2020, when she started enticing that the crafts produced by architects during isolation were a level of sophistication and craftsmanship above most. So, she started Gubns, a store that specializes in selling handcrafts by architects…pretty niche,
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3 Reasons Why Some Businesses Don’t Believe in Inbound Marketing
Jul 03, 2022
As of 2022, almost 30% of business is conducted online, a 5.2% increase over the past five years. This trend will likely continue to tick upward, especially as B2B companies move their services and products online.
Inbound marketing for these businesses will be a big focus since websites and social media channels serve as the most significant drivers of brand awareness. Even though inbound marketing can yield big results,
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Stranger Things Moments to Die For
Jul 01, 2022
Are you all caught up on Stranger Things Season 4 Part 1?! (That’s a mouthful…) If not, you better hurry up, a lot has been going on in Hawkins and Part 2 drops today. Netflix has always been really clever about how they promote the show, and this one is a gorgeous walk down 80s design nostalgia. The 80s undoubtedly has one of the most iconic and recognizable design signatures, and Netflix has really leaned on it to promote the show.
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In the UK, Even Your Mail Can Have Pride!
Jun 29, 2022
Man, the UK is killing it this Pride month! As the month draws to a close, the Royal Mail has introduced a whole slew of official stamps that commemorate LGBTQ+ history. The 8 stamps, with the theme “A March Through Time”, also fit together to form beautiful continuous works of art. In the UK, Pride celebrations began in 1972, and the art on these stamps starts there and brings it to modern day, highlighting how Pride grew from its humble roots into the beautiful celebration it is today.
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